Reference No: BP0171Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The Damodar Valley Corporation was set up in 1948 and was modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in USA. The Case describes the origin of the DVC idea, its setup, and its experiences in the first two decades of operations. The Case raises the interesting question of how DVC was ... More
Reference No: CMA0086Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organizations, viz. procurement. The specific aspect dealt with in this case is on local transport of milk up to the pick-up point. An example of a village level Milk Producers Cooperative Society is quoted, which is facing ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(B)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case can be used for discussing an effective management control system for projects. Aspects such as selection of project team, preparation of network diagrams, budgeting, activity planning at the site, coding, reporting, etc can be discussed. ... More
Reference No: ECO0005(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Gives the company background and the problems faced by the management of a city transport undertaking in a period of rising costs. The case may be used to illustrate cost functions and economies of scale. ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More
Reference No: F&A0223Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the budget formulation and settlement process arising out of the consultants' recommendations for providing the required linkage between the corporate management's expectations and the potential and opportunities perceived by the operating and executive managements. The nature of participation and involvement of all levels of management from corporate management to ... More
Reference No: PSG0101Pages: 26Published on: 23, February, 2007
Abstract: Rapid technological changes and convergence of media had made "triple play" (i.e. voice, video, and internet) available on a single channel. In India, traditionally the cable TV network provided TV services and telecom network provided telecom/internet services. While some telecom companies had upgraded their networks to provide for ... More
Reference No: CMA0805Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 2002
Abstract: Indian Food Specialties Limited (IFS) introduced tools of Food Quality Management in May 2000 in response to changing market conditions and poor profitability. Spoilage in the production process was very high and the company had incurred losses for three successive years starting from 1996-97. The company addressed quality concerns by introducing ... More
Reference No: PROD0215Pages: 38 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the maintenance organization, maintenance facilities, and maintenance requirements of passenger trains coming to Bombay Central. The objective of this case is to help understand the complexities of a maintenance setup operating under dynamic arrival of jobs for maintenance. ... More
Reference No: CMA0085Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organisations viz. procurement. The specific aspect covered in this case is chilling of milk and its effect on reduction of sourage. An example of a village-level milk producers cooperative society is quoted. The incremental expenses of cooling ... More
Reference No: F&A0155(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case describes a Management control system in operation in a leading India bank and highlights the problems relating to performance evaluation of branches during the case discussion the need for formal management control and reporting system based on predetermined targets relating to deposits, advances, costs and profits is brought ... More
Reference No: QM0230Pages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the project identification formulation and implementation aspects of the computer based freight Operations Information System (OIS) being planned on Indian Railways (IR). This system is expected to bring about improved efficiency through modernization in information handling and decision-making processes, as well as a qualitative change in the ... More
Reference No: BP0095Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The public sector steel companies in India represent an overwhelmingly dominant segment of the total steel industry of the country. As such, corporate long range planning assumes dimensions which almost seem to overlap with the task of national log range planni The case provides an introduction to the complexity of ... More
Reference No: PROD0214Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case describes the maintenance requirements of various passenger trains terminating and originating at Ahmedabad. Based on these requirements, a maintenance schedule must be drawn up, keeping in mind the availability of maintenance facilities. ... More